Republic v Koome (Criminal Case E007 of 2022) [2024] KEMC 114 (KLR) (7 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 114
- Citation
- [2024] KEMC 114 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 June 2024
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TypeCriminal CasePostureAppealable convictionCoramHON. T.A SITATI, Ronny And Joan Court Assistants
Holding
The accused is convicted of possession of narcotic drugs contrary to section 3(2) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act No. 4 of 1994.
Facts
The accused Newton Koome was found with 20 rolls of cannabis sativa in his possession at Kithirune market on 19th November, 2023.
Issues
- Whether the accused was found to be in possession of narcotic drugs
- Whether the charge of trafficking should be upheld instead of possession
Reasoning
The court found that the accused was in possession of the drugs and the lesser charge of possession was clearly proved, not trafficking.
Outcome
Convicted of possession of narcotic drugs
Orders
- Sentenced under section 215 of the Criminal Procedure Code as read with section 179 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act No. 4 of 1994
- Criminal Procedure Code
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